Description
The barrel is a wooden storage block that acts like a chest but can be used in tighter spaces because it can open while a block sits above it. It has a rustic look and is often used in kitchens workshops and storage areas to keep items organised. Barrels are convenient because they are craftable from wood and they can be stacked in rows with easy access and a neat appearance. They are commonly found in villages and on ships and in player built markets where they serve as both storage and decoration. In gameplay the barrel provides a simple inventory and can be assigned labels using signs and item frames to keep your supplies organised. Because barrels can open with a block above them they are useful for compact storage rooms and for stacking in towers and display units. They are also cheap to craft compared to some other storage items and require only wood which makes them ideal for early and mid game storage solutions. Barrels are robust enough for regular use and they can be broken and moved with the right tools so you can reorganise your storage layout as your base grows. For builders the barrel is a charming detail that helps make kitchens and workshops feel lived in and practical while providing essential storage capacity.
What is Barrel?
A barrel is a wooden storage block that offers an inventory like a chest. It can open even when there is a block placed on top which makes it convenient in compact storage areas. Barrels have a traditional look and are used for storing goods in villages and player bases.
Where to find Barrel
Barrels are found in villages and in some ship wreck and ruined structures. Village tool rooms and storage areas often include barrels used as storage and decoration. In player builds you will see them in kitchens workshops and market stalls as both storage units and decorative props.
How to get Barrel
Craft a barrel using wood planks and slabs in the crafting table using the barrel recipe. In creative mode take barrels directly from the inventory. In survival mode gather wood and craft barrels to organise your supplies early in the game.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in Minecraft Java Edition 1.14 in 2019
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:barrel 1
How to use Barrel
Place a barrel and open it by interacting to access the inventory. Store items and organise materials and use signs and item frames to label barrels for quick access. Stack barrels in compact rows and towers to maximise storage in small areas and use them as props to add realism to kitchens and market areas.
Recipes for Barrel
Shaped Crafting Items must be placed in a specific pattern in a crafting table
Oak Planks
Oak Slab
Oak Planks
Oak Planks
Empty Slot
Oak Planks
Oak Planks
Oak Slab
Oak Planks
Barrel